Pluscarden is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery which was founded in 1230. The reformation in Scotland saw the Priory decline until by 1680 it was partly a ruin. Some restoration took place in the 19th century but it wasn't until 1948 that a full restoration program took place. The Abbey can be visited by the public. Map location.
![Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin
Pluscarden is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery which was founded in 1230. The reformation in Scotland saw the Priory decline until by 1680 it was partly a ruin. Some restoration took place in the 19th century but it wasn't until 1948 that a full restoration program took place. The Abbey can be visited by the public. [url=http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=314142&Y=857660&A=Y&Z=120/] Map location. [/url]](albums/userpics/10001/normal_Pluscarden_Abbey.jpg "Click to view full size image
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Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin
Pluscarden is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery which was founded in 1230. The reformation in Scotland saw the Priory decline until by 1680 it was partly a ruin. Some restoration took place in the 19th century but it wasn't until 1948 that a full restoration program took place. The Abbey can be visited by the public. [url=http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=314142&Y=857660&A=Y&Z=120/] Map location. [/url]")
